Aftershokz Trekz Titanium Headphones Review

Be Safe, be active and still enjoy your music with AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Headphones. These headphones wrap around the head and use bone conduction technology to transmit audio waves to the inner ears through the skull, bypassing the eardrums completely. These are my new favorite sports headphones.

I received a complimentary pair of AfterShokz Trekz Titanium headphones to review. I thoroughly tested them by wearing them for a variety of activities before writing this review. Nothin in this post is intended to serve as medical or professional advice.

Feeling Fit Review of Aftershokz Trekz Titanium Headphones

I love the sound quality and the way these headphones stay in place during exercise. Image credit — photographs provided by AfterShokz.

As mentioned, my Aftershokz Trekz Titanium headphone is my new favorite pair of sports headphones. I enjoy the sound quality and appreciate the fact they do not interfere with my safety when walking or jogging outside. Since these headphones are outside the ear and use bone conduction technology to transmit the sound, I am able to maintain an awareness of my surroundings.

My only tiny issue is that the headphones fit around the back of the head in an arch shape. As a result, there is a gap between the back of my head and the headphones. This is fine when upright during exercise, but can be uncomfortable during floor exercises or relaxation pose. These are not headphones for relaxing and tuning out the world. And they are not for lounging on the sofa or in bed.

However, they are wonderful for upright activity such as dancing, running, walking, hiking, cycling, jumping rope, calisthenics, or whatever you enjoy!

Here I am wearing my AfterShokz during a workout. I am also wearing a Hoo Rag bandana twisted into a headband and ponytail holder. If you are interested, I previously reviewed the Hoo Rag.

The Pros And Cons For Aftershokz Trekz Titanium Headphones

Pros:

Good sound quality without blocking sounds from surroundings

Easily paired with all my devices (computer, phone, tablet and a bluetooth receiver plugged into my television set)

Decent battery life

Comfortable to wear, sometimes earbuds can irritate my ears but these do not since they are outside the ears.

Cons:

The shape and the way they are worn results in the back of the band sticking out in an awkward way. This is only a problem for floor exercises or if you want to wear them while leaning back against a chair (like on an airplane).

Trekz Titanium uses bone conduction technology to transmit audio waves to the inner ears through the skull, bypassing the eardrums completely. Bone conduction transducers rest on your cheekbones, just in front of your ears. This leaves your ear canals open, allowing you to remain alert and aware of ambient sounds while you enjoy your music. Bluetooth® connectivity allows you to be free of wires, and make and receive phone calls.

Trekz TitaniumFeatures

OpenFit™ Design: promising uncompromised situational awareness and extended comfort in a revolutionary open ear design. That means you can tune in to your music or a call without tuning out the world around you-vital for remaining alert and safe as you move through the day.

Titanium Frame: The backbone of the industrial design is a premium titanium frame, an element chosen not only for its strength and durability, but also for its infinite flexibility, which delivers maximum comfort, portability and the very best sound.

Sweat Resistant: Built to power through daily sweat sessions and wicked weather. IP55 rated to repel sweat, moisture and dust.

Six Hours of Music and Calls: A single charge will reliably deliver six hours of music play and talk time. You can charge fully in 1.5 hours, but a quick 15-minute charge provides enough boost to get you through a long workout or marathon call.

Where To Find Aftershokz Trekz Titanium Headphones

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I also am wearing my Hoo Rag Bandana. Here are affiliate referral links for two different places you can buy a Hoo Rag of your own, they have dozens of colors, sizes and designs…

Sam isn't really that "sly", but a college roommate thought so since she had Sly and The Family Stone on nearly constant rotation. When not editing Feeling Fit, Sam can be found pretending to be "sly" and "feeling fit"!

I like that these Aftershokz headphones sit outside of the ears rather than in the ears like earbuds. I use earbuds and they are always bothering my ears. Thanks for letting us know that there are other options out there!